Getting ahead in Brazilian society continues to be much more difficult for black women
Note from BW of Brazil: Today, March 21st, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As such today’s feature is very timely as […]
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Is there racism in Brazil? Take the ‘neck test’ and decide for yourself
Note from BW of Brazil: Racism and its denial in Brazil is such that, unless one actually points out the facts of everyday routines and […]
In Rio, the “pleasure in being black”, afro dance and turban workshops mark the Week of Black Consciousness
Note from BW of Brazil: A lot of black Americans that I know often ask me when is the best time to visit Brazil. Usually […]
Festival Latinidades shines spotlight on talents and versatility of feminine African Diaspora; scholars, intellectuals debate position of black women
(Originally posted on July 29, 2014; updated on July 30, 2014) Note from BW of Brazil: It would be a huge understatement to say that […]
Violent gang rape scene in soap opera speaks to the social situation of black Brazilian women
BW of Brazil: Today, we’ll be dealing with a controversial scene that was recently shown on a popular TV novela as well as a very […]
“We, black women are invisible to the media”, says women’s rights institute vice executive director
Note from BW of Brazil: The interview below continues along the lines of much of the analysis found daily on this blog. Please see the previous […]
A message to the African-American community on stereotypes about Brazilian women
Note from BW of Brazil: Today’s post is a collaborative essay by Mark Wells, a frequent traveler to Brazil who has written on the topic of […]
Anthology “Pretexts of Black Women” brings together 22 contemporary writers
Note from BW of Brazil: On the eve of the beginning of the 2013 edition of the annual Mês da Consciência Negra (Month of Black […]
Rate of black employers increases from 22.84% to 30.19% in ten years; black women unemployment rates falls from 18.2% to 7.7%, reveals study
Rate of black employers increases from 22.84% to 30.19% in ten years Among black women unemployment fell from 18.2% to 7.7%, reveals study of economist […]
Overcoming experiences with racism and sexism, five powerful black women reveal the keys to success
Persistence, dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, courage and discipline on the job are the secrets of these super powerful women by Adriana Reyes Work trips, professional lunches, […]
"The Power of the Black Woman" is the theme of the 11th edition of Feira Preta, Latin America’s largest black cultural event
Participants of Feira Preta 2011 Flyer for Feira Preta 2012: “The Power of the Black Woman” Feira Preta: The biggest expo of black fashion, hair, arts […]
São Paulo’s Feira Preta (Black Expo) has moved more than US$1.35 million and is the largest black cultural event in all of Brazil and Latin America
In search of identity, entrepreneurs embark on ethnic market and move R$2.7 million in São Paulo’s Feira Preta (Black Expo) Adriana Barbosa, founder of […]
Black models stage a runway protest in Brasília
16 black models staged a runway protest at a popular bus station in the Plan Piloto area of the city to protest against racial inequality. They accuse […]
July 25th is the International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day: The day to celebrate the resistance to racism and sexism of black women in Latin American and the Caribbean
The International Afro-Latin American and Afro-Caribbean Women’s Day was established on July 25, 1992, in a meeting in the Dominican Republic, and will be celebrated […]
